University of Chicago Crime Lab

Criminological research center

The University of Chicago Crime Lab is a nonpartisan behavioral and social science research lab based in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Situated within the Harris School of Public Policy, the Crime Lab partners with community-based organizations and the public sector to generate evidence about the strategies that reduce gun violence and improve the criminal justice system.[2][3]

In May 2022, The University of Chicago announced a $27.5 million donation from Kenneth Grifin and Michael Sacks to launch an initiative designed to train police managers and prevent neighbourhood violence.[4] The funds will aid in launching two community Safety Leadership Academies. The Policing Management Academy aims to professionalize departments by educating their leaders though coaching, accountability and data-driven decision making. This donation came after Griffins $10 million donation to the Crime Lab in 2018 to implement an early intervention system to investigate citizens complains.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "About Us". University of Chicago Crime Lab. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
2. ^ "Office of Public Affairs | Readout of Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta's Trip to Chicago | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
3. ^ Adedokun, Solana. "UChicago Crime Lab: Friend or Foe?". Chicago Maroon. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
4. ^ "University of Chicago Crime Lab Launches Community Safety Leadership Academies". The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
5. ^ "University of Chicago Crime Lab receives $27.5 million". Philanthropy News Digest. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.

## External links

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* Official website

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